My Klein gafs are flat out painful to wear for shorter and shorter times.. They are keeping me from using them... Anyone ever add carpeting or other materials to address painful gafs ? Looking at new ones shocked me on the price.. One time I wore them somewhat comfortably was with the boots I wear on my dirt bike.. Any ideas ?
Klein gafs
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Our muscle and bone tissues become sensitive to the location of the leather over time. I was in the same boat for a while, but you can order upgraded pads from Opsal, Buckingham, Klein and Weaver for steel gaffs.
When I first got my Kleins they were unbearable to wear. I put the Caddy pads on them--the cast aluminum things with padding inside. Can't remember their proper name. But that was the game changer, made all the difference. I can't imagine wearing those things with the original pads.
Thank You both for the poop on the pads.
I have to ask... why are you posting gaff questions in the recreational tree climbing forum?
Cause I do a fair amount of takedowns,, Not damaging good trees.. Thought it was a good place to ask, as I am less than a "pro" for the other forums.
Fair enough, arborist 101 is the place then. Having said that, post pics of how you have them rigged, and we will do what we can.
